Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
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Date Posted:
November 09, 2022

Region:
Eastern Massachusetts

Category:
Other

Type:
Part-Time

Studio Art Assistant

Description:


Under the general direction of the Manager of Studio Art Classes, the Studio Assistant serves as an aid for Studio Art Classes including helping teachers with instruction in the classroom; supporting students’ needs; overseeing general maintenance of classrooms, set ups, and supply inventory; as well as with customer service by conducting check-in/out procedures.

BENEFITS

  • Work alongside experienced and professional art educators who will provide mentorship and guidance
  • Gain valuable skills in customer service by communicating with a variety of audiences, visitors, and students
  • Observe different stages of child development and use of age appropriate art materials by working directly with students ages 5 – 18
  • Learn skills in classroom management and effective lesson planning
  • Understand best practices for studio safety

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains a safe and healthy studio and classroom environment
  • Provides set up of furniture and equipment
  • Helps clean the studio classrooms and maintains the organization of the supply room
  • Regularly communicates with studio art administrative staff for supply requests, inventory and any repair or replacement needs of furniture and equipment
  • Supports instructors with classroom management including giving individual students one-on-one attention as needed
  • Helps instructors prepare project materials for classes and implement lesson plans
  • Supervises students in the MFA’s galleries (students of all ages when closed to the public, and minors under the age of 12 at all times)
  • Welcomes students and conducts check-in/out procedures, including escorting to classrooms and various locations
  • Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE AND PAY

9:30am - 3:45pm, with a 45 minute break. Must commit to the full 10 week winter session for Saturdays and/or Sundays as follows:

SAT 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 (No class 2/18)

SUN 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (No class 2/19)

Must commit to at least one weekend day. This position is non-exempt, temporary/on call status as hourly employees. $17.25 per hour.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment and strongly encourage and welcome an application pool that reflects our commitment.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one year related experience
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact easily and successfully with children, teens and adults
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and take initiative
  • Have a general understanding of art-making materials and studio practice
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs overhead
Apply by:
December 15, 2022
Salary:
17.25 / Per hour
About this Organization:
Fine arts cultural and educational institution.